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Harnoy, Ofra

ICS Featured Artist: CONVERSATION WITH OFRA HARNOY Born in Israel, Ofra Harnoy studied with her father, Vladimir Orloff, and William Pleeth. After her family moved to Canada, her debut as soloist with orchestra at age 10 was followed immediately by solo engagements with the Toronto and Montreal Symphony Orchestras. Winning the 1982 International Concert Artists Guild award (the youngest ever) led to her concerto and recital debuts in Carnegie Hall, which won both public and critical acclaim; in 1983 she was named Young Musician of the Year by "Musical America" magazine. She has appeared as soloist with major orchestras on five continents, and has been featured in hundreds of televised solo concerts in Canada, Japan, Australia, England, and throughout Europe. Twice she has played before H.R.H. Prince Charles by invitation, and several times before members of Japan's Imperial Family. At the invitation of Canadian Prime Minister, Jean Chrètien, she performed for President Clinton in 1995. She has won Canada's JUNO award as Best Classical Soloist five times. In 1988 she received the Grand Prix du Disque. Ofra Harnoy was recently named by "Maclean's" (Canada's national weekly magazine) as one of the 12 Canadians in all fields who bring the most credit to their country. In 1995, she was appointed to the Order of Canada.

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